India is overtaking China as the world's most populous country. But its development will not be as CO2-heavy as China's rise, forecasts promise. Less industry and more renewables will curb emissions.
By Nico Beckert
The national ban on glyphosate has been lifted again in Luxembourg. One reason: the active ingredient is still approved in the EU until at least the end of the year. While the agricultural industry insists on a continuation, toxicologists and environmentalists call for a ban. The German government also wants to stick to its plans to ban the herbicide.
By Timo Landenberger
The pressure on the World Bank is high: Its designated new head Ajay Banga is supposed to better link poverty reduction with sustainability and structural reforms. The Bank's decision-making body has now discussed the proposals. A compromise is expected by fall.
By Bernhard Pötter
Using tight public funds to leverage many billions from the private sector for climate financing – that is what the World Bank and important bilateral donors plan to do. But it is highly doubtful whether the necessary billions will be raised in this way. The concept of leveraging private funds is on shaky ground.
By Nico Beckert
There are only a few negotiation dates left for the shadow rapporteurs, but many questions remain. It is clear that powerful basic models such as ChatGPT will be included in the law. What is unclear is how.
By Corinna Visser
On April 15, the last German nuclear power plants will be shut down. But German taxpayers' money continues to flow into nuclear technology. The billions in contributions to the ITER nuclear fusion reactor in southern France are recorded in the EU as climate financing, even though fusion technology does not promote EU climate targets. But this is the only way the EU can meet its climate financing quota.
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An important step in a growing trend: In Brazil, more trade deals are being settled in yuan than in euro. Now, the country also wants to adopt the Chinese international payment system. This is by no means a solo effort by President Lula. The yuan is also gaining influence in other parts of the world.
By Frank Sieren
With huge discounts, auto manufacturers are currently vying for customers in the Chinese market. European brands are still holding back but becoming increasingly nervous. Market shares are at stake.
By Christian Domke Seidel
French President Macron's statements on the Taiwan issue continue to provoke criticism. The government in Paris, however, defends its president. In the EU, Macron has triggered an urgently needed debate on the future course of China and Taiwan policy.
By Redaktion Table
For the period after 2024, the CSRD provides for new reporting obligations for companies. But the drafting of the corresponding standards is being delayed. French S D MEP Pascal Durand was rapporteur for the process. In an interview with Claire Stam and Leonie Düngefeld, he talks about infighting in the Commission and the goal of reducing reporting requirements in favor of competitiveness.
By Redaktion Table
